But calls to boycott the crackers were mocked by Scottish Conservative leader Ms Davidson.

Irked by the fuss, the politician took to social media after Walkers explained it was nothing more than a novelty tin.

She said: “The absolute state of things when Walkers feels compelled to put out a statement about a commemorative tin."

Her remarks were met with a flurry of praise.

“Doesn’t take much to upset them just show them the union flag! Doing a great job,” John Watson said.

Andre De Almeida added: “Crazy to see the reaction to this post and the amount of nonsense written.”

In a statement, Walkers said they take pride in their Scottish heritage.

The firm said: “The Walker family would like to clarify that the Union Jack Keepsake tin is one of many tins currently available, each of which is designed to celebrate an array of places and events and includes the launch of the Love Scotland Keepsake range at the start of the year.”

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The politician took to social media after Walkers explained it was nothing more than a novelty tin.